Confluent Development Enters Next $1 Billion Phase, Names COO to Drive National Growth
The strategic evolution positions the firm for next cycle of real estate development.
Confluent Development, a Denver-based commercial real estate development firm, announced the launch of the next phase of the firm, a strategic evolution designed to strengthen its national development platform for the latest commercial real estate cycle. As part of the transition, the company elevated H McNeish to the newly created role of chief operating officer.
Confluent Market Leader in Development
More than a decade into its operating history, Confluent is entering its next phase after navigating one of the most dramatic market cycles in modern real estate – from the zero-interest-rate environment and pandemic disruptions to rapid inflation and rising interest rates.
“Confluent today is positioned to be a market leader in the next cycle,” said Confluent Development CEO Marshall Burton. “Our team has consistently punched above its weight, managing effectively through the down cycle while continuing to deliver exceptional projects with outsized returns. The evolution of Confluent reflects our confidence in what comes next and our commitment to building projects that positively impact the communities where we work.”
McNeish to Lead Operational Infrastructure as COO
Central to the company’s next phase is the promotion of McNeish, a veteran real estate leader with more than 30 years of industry experience, who has worked with Confluent since its inception. As COO, McNeish will oversee the firm’s operational infrastructure and shared services platform, bringing together teams to strengthen collaboration and performance.
“H brings deep experience across every stage of the real estate cycle and understands how strong operational leadership directly supports successful development,” added Burton. “His role will focus on maximizing opportunities for our team and driving consistent results for our investors and partners."
While Confluent’s structure is evolving, its development-led approach remains unchanged. The firm continues to pursue a diversified strategy with approximately 50 percent of its portfolio in senior living and 50 percent across industrial, retail, multifamily, mixed-use and office developments.
The firm’s current pipeline represents nearly $1 billion in sales and development activity expected over the next 12 to 15 months – a significant acceleration for the company, which over the past decade completed more than $2 billion in development value and developed or acquired 70-plus projects across nearly two dozen states.
Confluent Development's Commercial and Industrial Project Momentum
Recent milestones include the full lease-up of Deer Creek Commerce Center, as well as new industrial developments breaking ground in Arvada and along the Interstate 25 corridor.
“Our goal is to increase predictability and performance in an increasingly complex development environment,” said McNeish. “By strengthening collaboration across our platform, we are positioned to continue delivering strong results for our investors, partners and communities.
Looking ahead, Confluent plans to expand its commercial development reach across the U.S. while maintaining a disciplined growth strategy focused on long-term value creation.
About Confluent Development: Confluent Development is a Denver-based commercial real estate development firm specializing in the planning, development and delivery of complex projects across the United States. The firm provides end-to-end development services, from market analysis and site acquisition to entitlements, design, construction management and occupancy. Confluent develops office, industrial, retail, mixed-use and senior living properties, partnering with investors, businesses and communities to create spaces that support growth and long-term value. The company has delivered millions of square feet of development across dozens of projects nationwide.
